Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
Jai Johar is an Old Age Pension scheme run by the Tribal Development Department of the West Bengal government. It provides monthly financial support to senior citizens from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in West Bengal. The scheme aims to ensure social security and basic financial assistance for elderly tribal residents who have limited income sources.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹1,000 transferred directly to beneficiary's bank account
- Regular financial support for daily living expenses
- Social security coverage for elderly tribal citizens
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Age 60 years or above
- Must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must have a valid bank account for pension transfer
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. ST Certificate
- 3. Age Proof Document
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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